United Black Fund Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
We HELP PEOPLE HELP THEMSELVES identify and solve problems that dehumanize individuals cripple families and destroy neighborhoods and communities. We help organize and format people-serving organizations and we develop and implement programs that provide life-changing experiences and that promote human wellness.
- Income
- $121,342
- Spending
- $102,313
- Spent on programs
- 87%
- Reserves
- 7.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 95
- Highest pay
- $30,000, president
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 7.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 11% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 1% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1587% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 2518 of 18 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $45,400 spent. AGENCY LEADERSHIP PROGRAM: UBF provided Grants to 13 non-profit organizations providing critically needed services to youth and families primarily living in troubled public or assisted housing neighborhoods. We aim to change the quality of learning recreational and social experiences for youth after school and on weekends . We work with organization leaders and community residents to set up activities that bring young and old neighbor and neighbor together. We provide technical and program assistance to enable neighborhood residents and concerned community leaders and volunteers to form and operate their own non profit organization.
- $27,700 spent. The organization conducted several programs which provide unique experience for marginalized youth and families. Those programs are supported from donations made by the General Public. The Programs include: 1. 36th Annual BLACK HISTORY INVITATIONAL SWIM MEET: The Program was developed with the hope of helping youth and parents nourish the Spirit of Fair Play the Willingness to Try and the Will to Succeed. More than 800 swimmers participated in this event February 2024.
- $16,366 spent. CORA RICE and PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY POLICE HOLIDAY PARTY: This is our Annual all day party for 500 Prince Georges County youth 120 Police Officers and Cadets and other First Responders who play games together make music together dance together and eat together. We provide each youth with a present a picture with Santa and a great lunch. When youth and Police Officers share time with each other friendships happen! UBF continues its theme Program ENDING THE VIOLENCE and a national essay and poster competition is in the advanced planning stage.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 1970.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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